Chris GTO TT Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Do it before you have a leak or failure. What's holding you back? It's been installed for about 4 weeks now. I was just bring lazy nothing was wrong with mine just took my time getting around to installing it. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
510Finn Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks Seeeya and BarManBean. I installed mine this past Sat. It was very simple and straight forward. Great instructions were easy to follow. I rented the CV boot banding tool from my local Autozone. Also, since I had the IC off, I went ahead and installed a T25 Thermal Zero heat blanket that I ordered from Amazon. I kept the stock heat shielding as well. Doing the blanket install was what took the longest in terms of time and my hands paid the price a bit even though I wore gloves, getting the blanket in position wasn't that difficult, it was getting the SS wires routed and secured. In the end, I say it is worth while as I can actually feel the heat reduction and highly recommend this be done to reduce or eliminate heat soak on the TMIC. In regards to the failures it might be the plastic getting heated and cooled (expansion and contraction) which causes the fingers to get loosened, and the boost pressures to make it burst especially on the output side of the compressor and where most of the heat is located. 08 Spec B details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeeeeYa Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 wierd thing is that on the drive home it boosted just fine. No problems whatsoever! It was mine looking like that that prompted me to create the BP Mod. Unless the rubber seal is blown out and it isn't holding boost whatsoever you can use vice grips and carefully recrimp that seam to original. THEN, install the BP Mod from BarManBean. After that you can forget it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeeeeYa Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks Seeeya and BarManBean. I installed mine this past Sat. It was very simple and straight forward. Great instructions were easy to follow. I rented the CV boot banding tool from my local Autozone. Also, since I had the IC off, I went ahead and installed a T25 Thermal Zero heat blanket that I ordered from Amazon. I kept the stock heat shielding as well. Doing the blanket install was what took the longest in terms of time and my hands paid the price a bit even though I wore gloves, getting the blanket in position wasn't that difficult, it was getting the SS wires routed and secured. In the end, I say it is worth while as I can actually feel the heat reduction and highly recommend this be done to reduce or eliminate heat soak on the TMIC. In regards to the failures it might be the plastic getting heated and cooled (expansion and contraction) which causes the fingers to get loosened, and the boost pressures to make it burst especially on the output side of the compressor and where most of the heat is located. Thank you! It is feedback like this that is what it's all about. The thermal influences you mention doubtlessly play a part. Combined with the stresses introduced by boost from inside, and stresses from the way it is mounted on the outside, the OEM TMIC is a problem waiting to happen. Thankfully, it is now a thing of the past once it is BP Modded. Although they're too busy using their BP Modded cars to post their successes, I'm in contact with multiple users who regularly both road race their cars as well as autocross at higher boost levels. Years later now they are problem-free, despite upgraded turbos and tunes. Don't let anyone kid you, the BP Modded OEM TMIC is a great TMIC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farfrumwork Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Indeed! The response to this has surprised the hell out of me... you're welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted February 20, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted February 20, 2013 you're welcome Yes yes, your zip tie idea has certainly become the new go-to for installing these. It's a very clean setup. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farfrumwork Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'm glad more people can run the setup! Good job bringing this into commercialization and making it easier for the masses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Samson Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 BMB, months after installing this I was cleaning up my garage and ran into 3 tiny plastic zip ties that I believe came with my BP kit. What are these for? Did I miss something in the instructions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted February 21, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted February 21, 2013 BMB, months after installing this I was cleaning up my garage and ran into 3 tiny plastic zip ties that I believe came with my BP kit. What are these for? Did I miss something in the instructions? I throw those in with each kit so folks can zip tie the vacuum lines that the "blue T" (or similar area depending on specific vehicle). Did you already have those secured? "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Samson Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 The T you're talking about is the one that leads to the wastegate actuator right? If so, I did that when I replaced the turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted February 22, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted February 22, 2013 On my car its the plastic T under the TMIC where all the vacuum lines meet up. It can be slightly different for different models / years. The zip ties are included to secure vacuum lines from popping off, as is the corbin clamp. If you've already taken care of those you are good to go. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted February 26, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted February 26, 2013 More kits shipped out, thanks everyone! "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmmspecb Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 That blue "T" doesn't exist for late model 4th gens FYI. I spent an hour looking for it based on a users recommendation to fix it when my car was running crappy last year. lol Anybody running a bulletproof oem tmic w/ 16/18g turbos? I'm curious if the little thing gets maxed out at that point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted February 28, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted February 28, 2013 A number of people have recently purchased the kit for stage 3 setups, have not heard back yet. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted February 28, 2013 I Donated Share Posted February 28, 2013 I will be running mine with a 16G. I'm sure the stock TMIC will choke the turbo a bit, but the benefits outweigh the costs for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod685 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Bmb i cant decide if I want one or upgrade my tmic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted March 1, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted March 1, 2013 Bmb i cant decide if I want one or upgrade my tmic. You want one Seriously though, what's the rest of your setup going to be? "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted March 1, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted March 1, 2013 Also, I'm shipping out the last kit that is completely ready to go today. Will get more kits cut up over the weekend. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted March 3, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted March 3, 2013 After a short hiatus (1 day), kits are back in stock and on the shelf ready to ship! "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryo Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 It took you one whole day to get inventory back in stock?....why such a long delay...j/k Good to hear more are available for purchase. Dave [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Providing unmatched customer service and a Premium level of Dyno/E-tuning to the Community cryotuneperformance@yahoo.com facebook.com/cryotuneperformance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted March 11, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted March 11, 2013 All current orders have been shipped out, thanks everyone. More on the shelf ready to ship. Will be installing one on my newly-acquired OBXT shortly "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 on my newly-acquired OBXT shortly Welcome to the club . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giroyac Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 ordered and paid... cant wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobbs Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Is it too late for me or will this help it survive? Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted March 13, 2013 I Donated Share Posted March 13, 2013 It's probably too late, no one has tested vice gripping the clamps back on and then bullet proofing it though, no guarantees would apply if you take that road. I have the same thing going on in mine at the moment, not sure what I'm going to do yet. I'll probably buy a used OEM then bp it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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